Hero — signature dish, close-up
Taste n Tales storefront at night, Chef Shagufa
Hero — restaurant interior, evening light
Taste n Tales storefront, evening

Taste n Tales

By Chef Shagufa

Rooted in flavour. Made for the table.

A modern Desi kitchen in Jeddah and Makkah.

The Chef

“Taste our culture to understand us better.”

Chef Shagufa Afshan — Founder & Executive Chef

Food is not simply a product — it’s culture, memory and connection. Chef Shagufa Afshan brings professional culinary training together with a belief that food can communicate the identity of a culture, combining flavour, presentation, education and storytelling into every guest experience.

  • Le Cordon Bleu OttawaDiploma in Culinary Management
  • Masterclass PakistanDiploma in Culinary Artistry
  • Consulate General of Pakistan — JeddahCertificate of Appreciation, Culinary Chef
Story — Chef Shagufa

A Few Of Our Favourites

From the menu

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  • BreakfastAnda Ghotala
  • Signature StartersChicken 65
  • Rice SpecialsChicken Aalo Biryani
  • Handi SpecialsButter Chicken
  • Indo-Chinese FusionChicken Chilli Dry
  • DessertsRabri Kheer
Experience — interior, guests dining

The Experience

A table meant for sharing — dine-in, family style, made for groups.

Gallery

Nihari with bong
Berry granola bowl
Gulab jamun
The table
Chef Shagufa
Storefront at night

In the Kitchen

Two cities.
One table.

01

Jeddah

Al-Rehab

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02

Makkah

King Abdullah Rd, Al Jamiah

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